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Gifts to House the Homeless matched thru March 7th.
House the Homeless is the oldest NPO in Texas dealing with issues of preventing & ending homelessness.
All volunteer with minimal operating costs.
Founder: Richard R. Troxell, House the Homeless National Education Director.

Annual HTH HUGSS Thermals Party

Annual party for persons experiencing homelessness including backpacks filled with winter essentials, a hot lunch, and entertainment by The Rockin’ Gospel Band. Winter essentials such as Hats, Under-Thermals, Gloves, Scarves, Socks (HUGSS).

901 Trinity St | 12-2 p.m.

volunteers welcome earlier

Available where books are sold!

In Short Stories in a Long Journey, Richard R. Troxell provides resources, decades of stories, and details of his local and national efforts to End and Prevent Homelessness.

All proceeds benefit persons experiencing homelessness.

Livable Incomes

Richard R. Troxell created Universal Living Wage campaign over two decades ago to index minimum wages based on the cost of housing wherever a person works so they can afford basic housing; and he added a solution for those who cannot work; i.e. increase the social security stipend for those who cannot work.

30th Annual HtH Memorial Service

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 at our historical town lake site in Austin, Texas.

House the Homeless, Inc., founded in 1989, is the oldest, all volunteer, action organization in Texas working to prevent and end homelessness. Our mission is education and advocacy around issues of homelessness. Our goal is prevention and doable solutions, including how to end to economic homelessness here and across the nation. HtH considers all homeless and formerly homeless individuals to be members of this 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit corporation. We strive to ensure that the makeup of our Board of Directors generally not fall below 50% of individuals who were formerly homeless or are currently experiencing homelessness.

Events & Days of Action

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Open Letter to President Biden 6-28-23

Open Letter to President Biden 6-28-23

The following letter to President Biden calls for a “whole of government” approach to create Livable incomes for all, while benefiting businesses all across America. The US Congress is responsible for setting the Federal Minimum Wage, FMW, so that people can attain...

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Open Letter to President Biden 6-28-23

Open Letter to President Biden 6-28-23

The following letter to President Biden calls for a “whole of government” approach to create Livable incomes for all, while benefiting businesses all across America. The US Congress is responsible for setting the Federal Minimum Wage, FMW, so that people can attain...

2021 Year in Review

2021 Year in Review

Year in Review 2021: to live somewhere in security, peace and dignity is a human right! Please download and take a look at House the Homeless's year in review for 2021. Click Here to Download PDF

Poverty and Homelessness Virtual Conference

Poverty and Homelessness Virtual Conference

Reimagining Education: Collectively Advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The presentation will include Kids for Kids Sake Videos submitted by House the Homeless. Date: April 23, 2022 Time: 1-4 p.m. Registration Link

Bring America Home Now — Interfaith Launch

Bring America Home Now — Interfaith Launch

Join Bring America Home Now (BAHN) on March 17th, 2022 at 6 p.m. for their virtual Interfaith Launch event. Speakers: Rev. John P. KeePastor Michelle BushDonal Whitehead Details Meeting ID: 838 5625 0099Passcode: 498152

Annual HtH Homeless Memorial Service

Annual HtH Homeless Memorial Service

Amid The Pandemic, Austin Remembers The 256 Homeless Deaths On Austin's Streets In 2021 In a year marred by uncertainty and loss, homeless Austinites and advocates gathered Sunday morning to remember and read the names of the 256 homeless Austinites who died in 2020 –...

HUGSS Thermal Give Event Sat. Jan 1st 2022

For decades, HtH has raised funds for HUGSS (hats, under-thermals, gloves, scarves and socks to gift to individual men, women, and youth experiencing homelessness in the greater Austin area. Our New Year's Day party is again planned at and with gratitude to First...